HSC Arts (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ वी - Maharashtra State Board Important Questions for English

Imagine, you are given an opportunity to compere a programme organised at your college with reference to ‘Yoga Day.’ As a compere, draft the whole programme script deciding the flow of the overall programme. You may take help of the given hints:

• Prayer/welcome song, introduction
• Felicitation, yoga demonstration
• Presidential address
• Vote of thanks
• Any other important points

All over the world there is a growing awareness about the problems of climate change. Your college is observing ‘Earth Day’ on April 22. Draft a speech in about 120 words to be delivered before your college students on the need to support the cause.

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your answer in about 100 to 120 words. ‘Believing in yourself is believing in the best’.

• Having faith in your abilities.
• Keep doing the work.
• Supporting your argument with examples.
• Conclusion

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words) ‘Nature is the best teacher’

• Hidden treasures in nature.
• Purpose/Reasons to get close to nature.
• Teaching/Learning about nature (why best teacher).
• Gifts/Benefits from nature.

Your college NCC unit has undertaken a cleanliness drive in your town. Prepare a speech that you would give as an NCC captain.

You can use the following points.

1. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
2. Need/Importance of cleanliness.
3. Effects of unhygienic conditions- diseases, pollutions, etc.
4. Suggestions and concluding the speech.

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words) ‘Friends – a real treasure’.

• Need and spice of life.
• Real share and care.
• Commitment and inspiration.
• Need of every moment.

Imagine that as a part of the Republic Day celebrations, your college has organized an elocution competition. Prepare a speech in about 120 words on: My Idea of India as a Developed Country.

Imagine that you are a shopkeeper of gift articles. A customer had given order for purchasing articles but you have some difficulties with giving delivery in time due to shortage. Write an email to him/her apologising for the delay.

You are a representative of the N.S.S. unit of your college. Write a brief report of the camp in which various social activities including cleanliness have been conducted by all participants.

Imagine that you have met with the topper in M.P.S.C Examination. You wish to interview him/her to know his/her journey of success. prepare a set of 8 to 10 questions to be asked.

You wish to take part in the elocution competition which is organised by your college cultural committee. Prepare a speech on the topic "Mask for safety".

On the occasion of the inaugural function of 'Sports Day' you have been responsibility to compare:
Draft a script of the same. Use the following points.

• Brief introduction
• Lighting the lamp/Inauguration
• Welcome the guests
• Chief guest's address
• Vote of thanks

Film Review:

Write a review of a film which you liked most with the help of following points.

• Story/Theme
• Producer/Director
• Special features of direction
• Characters: Conflict
• Music/Dance/Songs/Photography etc.
• Your opinion

Blog writing:

Write a blog in an appropriate format on "Necessity of social awareness" regarding cleanliness/Hygiene in about 100 to 150 words.

Appeal:

Prepare an appeal to inculcate the habit:

• Slogans
• Use persuasive appeal
• Its necessity for development

Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title, with the help of the given points/hints.

• Govt. of India promoting medical tourism.
• Side effects of the medical tourism – Response of the Indian population – Prospects of medical tourism in India.

E-mail writing:

You are looking forward to start a Computer Institute in your area. You initially need 20 PCs. Prepare/Draft an E-mail to the city dealer of DELL Computers demanding a moderate quotation for the same. (in about 100-150 words)

Drafting Interview Questions:

One of the Ex-students from your college has recently been selected for the prestigious NDA (National Defence Academy). He is specially invited to motivate the aspiring students of your jr. college. Imagine yourself as an interviewer and prepare a set of 8 (eight) interview questions enabling your guest to share his experiences and opinions.

You may take help of the following points to draft your questions while maintaining a proper sequence:

Speech Writing:

You are an active member of an NGO working for water conservation. Prepare a speech for the school children/students where you are invited on the eve of ‘World Environment Day’ to guide them about water harvesting. Your speech should not exceed 150 words.

Expansion of Idea:

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below (100-150 words) –

“Experience is the best teacher”

• It’s practical and not theoretical experience
• Learn from situations
• Direct and first-hand knowledge
• Real-life versus Bookish